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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Theme Reaction

Target Audience listens to the theme song to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for the first time!

This is officially our first DS9 reaction!

Thank you to our Bridge Crew members for the recommendation!

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Theme Reaction

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The Enterprise version of the theme is better than the Star Trek: Enterprise version of the theme. The latter version is too busy. I also prefer this version of the DS9 theme for the most part.

DewThePDX

Sounds like a lot of us have this trajectory. It took a while for me to let go of TNG as my favorite show, even while begrudgingly acknowledging that DS9 was, "Okay, fine, I'll say it's good." Nowadays, TNG will always have a special place in my heart. It's fantastic. Definitely gets an A grade. DS9 is S-Tier. Can't wait for the boys' reactions!

Eric Scheur

Absolutely! From their descriptions, I was picturing a very Galaxy Quest-type intro.

Eric Scheur

I know what you think I meant, I wasn’t reffering to that.

Marko

If you're suggesting what I think you're suggesting, then it's not in the pilot intro because it would be a spoiler... Maybe it was added to the repeated two-part version though.

Andy Frankham-Allen

I suggest you skip the intro when watching episode 1. The visuals reveal something you would appreciate if you watched within the episode. You could watch the intro later if you wanted.

Marko

Enterprise intro (and also outro) is my favorite of all shows. But also the show itself is my favorite alongside DS9. I'm not saying it is objectively the best, just a personal favorite.

Marko

As an 80's kid and teen in the 90's TNG was my favorite and DS9 my second. As an adult, DS9 is by far my most beloved series for rewatching

Josero

Its got a very Epic tone I love this theme, prob my favorite net to the original especially wince TNG is just a TMP Redeux

Scarpad’s Domain

DS9 is Still My 2nd Favorite Series, With Tos sitting at Number One

Scarpad’s Domain

It reminds me a little of From the Earth to the Moon theme.

Truecoat

How fun watching them do a blind theme reaction, with us knowing what the visuals are. Loved hearing the theories. : )

Heather

Yeah Ca$h I always thought DS9's theme had a more melancholy feel to it.

Christine Ester

Hahaha The comments. 1 Like. No likes. 3 likes. This one: dozens. Seems we all agree on that one 😆

J Mays

Wait till you hear the opening sequence that Starr Trek Enterprise has….

b42

The first half has a ton of great too. S7 is one of those that surprises you when you grade it

Phil Ken Sebben

Glad I'm not alone! Enterprise has by far the best theme, then VOY, then TNG, then DS9. And I still love DS9's theme.

Paul

It's my favorite theme song. I know, controversial, come at me.

Paul

I know why you're saying this and I have to say... damn it. I can't say anything because it'd spoil it, ugh.

Paul

The trumpets give me a federal/pseudo-imperial/military vibe. Sort of like a STARFLEET/Federation anthem if there was one. I never listened to the theme without the actual visuals that come with it so listening to it like this made me picture a United Federation of Planets flag waving in the background.

valen

Similar experience for me. I was a kid when DS9 aired and it didn't hook me early on. Gave it another try ~S4/S5 and was blown away. Watched it as it aired from that point on.

Lovok

The theme on its own out of context doesn't really hit. It's perfect for the show though. It's like equal parts mysterious, hopeful, relaxing and melancholy. I love those horns.

Ca$hWednesday

I’m biting my fingers to stop from typing anything spoilery ….arrrgh! Can’t wait! !!

Crankygrandma

The farthest reaches of the galaxy. One of the most remote outposts available. This is where the adventure is. This is where heroes are made. I'm so excited for you guys :)

arandomduderino

This is true, BUT it gets up to speed much more quickly than TNG did.

Joe Polymath

But I also enjoy the symbolism of the lone French horn in the first one.

Jeffrey P

I liked TNG but not DS9 at first.

Steven Neeson

I think it would have just been better to experience it with the opening titles the first time.

Jovet

As a Trekkie and a TNG fan I was definitely gonna check out DS9! At 12 or whatever age I was then. I think I was a bit disappointed season 1 and was only a casual viewer for years until I came back to it later on.

Philbot

Voyager's theme did have the benefit of Jerry Goldsmith.

Timothy Nikiforovs

You'd appreciate it more if you had a little faith in your heart

Timothy Nikiforovs

Final half of S7 is pretty GOATed though

Timothy Nikiforovs

It's funny that the visuals you say you're expecting are very much like what Babylon 5 had in it's intro, and a lot of B5 fans did accuse DS9 of ripping off their show. Was the intro a part of that? I guess you'll just have to find out.

Timothy Nikiforovs

I have a similar situation. DS9 is by far my favorite even though there’s just something about TNG for me.

Strife

It's hard to comment without giving too much away, but I wasn't sure which version of the theme you were gonna react to. The album version has a lot of electric guitar in it. Not kidding. And it works well enough.

Jason Nichols

True, DS9 probably has among the better pilots. Even great shows like Seinfeld are weak on their debut.

Evan Guthrie

Yup. It scratches that itch of showing your friends something you like to watch.

Evan Guthrie

I like the Enterprise theme after they updated it for (I believe) Season 3.

T’Pynyn of Vulcan

Lots of brass. I like it.

Collin Freeman

I second this!

GreenCauldron08

Definitely, the show is good from the jump. But season 4 is where it hits its stride.

The_Dahar_Master

Big suggestion: I recommend that you do NOT do a "theme" reaction prior to watching Enterprise. When it comes time to watch that show, just go in--cold and raw--and film your live reaction at the time of viewing the first episode. Trust me: it'll make for good content~

Shortskirtsandexplosions

Season 1 has some great episodes, people don't give it the credit it deserves

#MaxwellDidNothingWrong

I was watching Voyager the other day and I think it has the best theme and intro of the lot. Although the outro theme for season 3 of Picard is also really good

Worf and Riker Ride Again

There’s also a bit of it that plays at the very end of Yesterday’s Enterprise

Worf and Riker Ride Again

I get a bit emotional when I hear this theme. I started as a kid with Next Gen and they have always been my favorite crew, but Deep Space Nine became my favorite Star Trek series. Hearing it just takes me back to that feeling of being an excited kid when a new episode would come on.

brian

I really see DS9 as building and improving on every season before it, getting better and better and better. Although I don't think S7 continues this trend, it's still a great season nonetheless. With this in mind, S6 is its peak for me.

Lovok

I can't wait for you guys to start this DS9 journey. It's not soon enough for me! I hope you are pleasantly surprised by it.

This_Guy_Again

I like the enterprise theme also. Works well with the series. My wife who is not a Star Trek makes fun of it. Nothing beats the original ( non remastered) opening to TOS. The redo made the the background singing way too loud.

Carl Peterson

I think it is boring especially with no visuals. I never mind skipping it when I rewatch the series.

Carl Peterson

I actually am one of the few who like the Enterprise 5heme song well enough. I think it really fits the series. No spoilers. I like the cast and characters but the execution is mid. Interesting enough I like the characters on DS9 the least but it is done very well. It is one of my favorite ST shows even though I had to learn to like some characters.

Carl Peterson

It’s time, I said it a year ago in the You Tube comments. Signing up on payday

Bruce Knapp

It's a good theme. Solemn and dignified. All versions. (And no, Column Meanie, that is not a "spoiler.")

Darin Wagner

And I know what has a lot to do with that! 🤫

Raphael Gaytan

Same for me....The Intro song is so damn Trash. The outro on the other hand is very good

Gold Wing

As I've mentioned before I have, with the exception of two episodes, only seen the first two seasons of DS9 and have no real memories of those two seasons. I do like the theme a lot and it'll be interesting to see how you react to the visuals that go along with it. To me it isn't quite as...stirring as the TNG theme, or as I call it "The Theme So Nice They Used It Thrice" since it's also the theme for TMP and ST5 with some variations. I don't know if they used it for anything else. I hope not, or it'll mess up my rhyme. Of course the theme for DS9 will be different since it's a different show.

KatWithAttitude

Voyager has the best Trek theme song/opening (although TOS/TNG are more "iconic"), DS9 has the best Trek pilot episode, but TNG is overall my favorite Trek show (although DS9 is a very close second).

Lovok

There are some really good episodes in seasons 2 and 3, but for me the best of DS9 starts from season 4 onwards

Marko

I was in HS in the mid 90s and in the marching band. We did a space themed show. And played both TNG and DS9 themes.

Lt Dan I scream

A long road even, getting from here to there. A long time before our time is finally near.

Rich Loga

Random knowledge: Do you guys know why people like reactions ? I heard that its because u cant rewatch a series and have the same emotions/feelings u had when first watching it, the excitement happiness and everything else is just not as big as in the first watch. BUT since humans are social creatures with empathy u can get a solid portion of this initial emotions by watching someone you like also enjoying a series for the first time. (Thats also the reason u try to get your friends/partners watch certain things most of the time :D ) rly interesting thing I think.

Sascha

It may have been brought up somewhere else, but did anyone ever notice that the first four notes of the DS9 main theme (not the intro) are the same as the first four notes of TNG?

David Wayne Fox

DS9 follows the trek tradition of starting a bit slow in the first season, but worth the slog for what is to come.

JB

There was once a "what if" intro about TNG/DS9/VOY on yt someone made with the premise that the intros are exactly in the typical 80/90s tv series style with the characters in mention action scenes or turning to the camera ect. I think it also modified the themesongs to be more in that 90s TV theme too, but dont pin me down on that detail (years since I watched it)

Sascha

A bold guess!

Silk

It's grown on me a lot. It will probably never be my favorite, but the more I've listened to it the more I hear it as the unofficial anthem of Trek / the Federation, capturing that optimistic spirit, and when that clicked for me, I grew very fond of it.

Forbidden Donut

You guys have already heard this song. It plays in seasons 4 episode 6 of TNG

Michael Bradley

My favourite ST theme of my second favourite ST show (after Picard). I look forward to seeing you find out how right or wrong your predictions are.

jon bolton

I hate the Enterprise theme song with every fiber in my being, but I love the show, and cast..

The Travelers Travels

Now I want to see what their reaction to the Enterprise theme is going to be, but it'll be a long time getting there.

Gary Willig

…and absolutely cooked

Mister Hope

Maybe my favorite pilot episode of any TV show :)

Benjamin Azure

So it will be the same with Voyager then. Looking forward to that too. 😁

Spritzy

One good thing about doing release order is you'll be able to notice how the episodes of both shows were used to cross promote each other during this period. Mainly using TNG to lure people over to DS9. One strategy being airing 5 DS9 episodes in a row with no TNG to compete with it for a while. The promotion strategies die off after DS9 season 1, but it's interesting to watch what they did. Some strategies worked, some didn't. Like blowing a huge budget and promoting the hell out of an episode that's considered to be the worst of the entire series.

BN13

Excited for DS9! Mind that the opening sequence is slight different between the pilot and the rest of the series...for reasons. Can't wait! TNG and DS9 are top Trek even if like TNG's early seasons it may take some time.

Jason Aud

It's still good even right from Season 1. It's just that by the time you get to Season 4 it's almost an entirely different show. This is a show that starts out good, but keeps getting better.

BN13

My prediction is Alex is going to LOVE DS9, as will Josh. But especially Alex.

Christopher Boscarino

So excited for you to start ds9! I wasn't big on this theme at first, but it's become my favorite after next gen's theme. I do enjoy the other version of the theme better but both are solid!

Cobheran

This version is the best.

Jon1701

It’s a tie for me (slight advantage to DS9) because they evoke different emotions. My sister loves the voyager theme but has only watched a handful of episodes.

Sainjl

Since people mentioned it, this is my favorite version of the DS9 theme. There are more instruments in this one, and I like the slower but still optimistic pace. I felt it went well with the series. Second version was trying to sound too much like TNG.

Sainjl

Season 4 is special, but there's plenty to look forward to before you get there.

Forbidden Donut

Been waiting for DS9 to start! Its gonna be gooood

Terminaldogma01

"Oh the trumpets of glory now call me to ride, yes the trumpets are calling to me"

Drawkcabi

Not my favorite Star Trek series theme, but it's okay. Very Aaron Copland-esque.

Mark Simonson

Uhh. There's a phenomenon you've experienced before with Star Trek where it takes a few years for it to spin up to full speed ahead... 😆

Aaron Wells

I think DS9 was the best series, with the best arc. Definitely the best characters, in terms of growth. Best individual episodes though, still fall to TNG. :)

Aaron Wells

Jerry Goldsmith was going to compose the theme, but had to back out at the last minute due to other commitments Trek regular Dennis McCarthy stepped in to write the theme in about two days.

Mark Chrisco

I hope you like the Deep Space Nine theme because, cumulatively, you'll be spending over 5 and 1/2 hours listening to it over the course of 176 episodes. ;)

Michael Nemo

And it was on late, wasn’t it! 10:35 pm on Sunday nights for me 😳

Jesse Manning

Gave me goosebumps at every crescendo. Love this intro theme, love this series. DS9, baby! I'm excited for you guys. There is so much coming your way.

Ricky

I just rewatched episode one... I'm really excited for this journey with you guys!

David Wayne Fox

Oh yeah

Juan de Salgado

Lmao I hope you guys refer back to this when you do watch episode 1 of DS9

Jason Biggs

This is the version from the series. There is another version of it that is sometimes used for audio-only presentations (for instance, on a CD of Star Trek music) which adds a drum track to the mix, something I do not like at all.

Shane Coombs

Best song, best series 😎

Phil Ken Sebben

No matter how many times I hear this theme, I get chills.

Timothy the Terrific Tabaxi

Voyager is my fave theme - DS9 is my second fave…

Darren Seal

I went ahead and listened to it again just to be sure. The opening "fanfar" is a french horn. The transition into the main theme is french horn heavy with some trumpets over the top. The first time through the main theme is trumpets. The "interlude" is french horns. Trumpets return for the main theme, with french horns doubling the melody. So it goes back and forth between trumpets and horns being the dominant instrument. There are two sections where trumpets are the main instrument carrying the melody and two where french horns are, but the two runs through the main theme are trumpet dominant.

Shane Coombs

Lmao I hope you guys refer back to this when you do watch episode 1 of DS9

Jason Biggs

I find Alex's supposition about the "visual montage presentation" of the cast during the opening theme music to be,.... intriguing.

Paul D

We actually didn’t listen to anything; we just sat there and I added the theme in post.

Josh (Target Audience)

I was, partly, expecting this to come on April Fools Day with the vague title "Deep Space 9 begins". xD

James Knight

This theme takes me back to my youth. Staying up late with my little brother to watch the next exciting episode of DS9!

Mel Primus

Yes.

Shane Coombs

No one CARES!! So I'll post it anyway. My rankings of series themes: 1. Enterprise (yes I know this is not common) 2. TOS 3. TNG 4. DS9 *not listed Voyager because it has been so long since I gave it a watch I have no idea what the theme is; and, all new Trek which does not exist in my world.

Prof Moff

If I'm thinking of the one you are, I don't think they know about that character. :P

Paul

What would have been really good? You just react to the Galaxy Quest Theme, and say absolutely nothing.

Steven Johnson

Season 4 😭

Josh (Target Audience)

My guess is we will like some episodes and won’t like some episodes

Josh (Target Audience)

I'm counting the days cause it's going to be epic 🖖

Dru Blood

It's a nice theme, but the issue for it coming from TNG is that TNG is using THE Star Trek theme, not a Star Trek theme, so it is really an unfair comparison.

Thomas Cole

I am VERY curious what you'll think of this. There are many, many ways in which this series takes everything you tend to most like in TNG and ramps it up to about 10,000 (eg, there are long stretches where pretty much every episode is something like The Bonding or The Wounded, with the highlights from these runs being like a super distilled, better version of those TNG episodes) but then there have also been episodes of TNG which you have really hated for reasons which could be boiled down to your not liking those elements which are most DS9-like.... so it will be extremely interesting to see how the reactions play out over time. There is a S6 TNG episode that I think might give some good insight into how well you'll like some of what is generally considered the best of DS9, so I am also pretty excited to see that reaction.

Shane Coombs

I feel like it’s more french horn heavy than trumpets but someone who know more about orchestral music can chime in 🎶

Matt Everkoul

You guys are in for something special with DS9.

Christopher Dorn

How soon ? Move along home…base ….. ??? If time wasn’t so linear I could have seen your reactions already… huh … I Don’t even know what I’m trying to say … I just can’t wait and to also add this theme is probably my favorite or among my favorite of some of the Star Trek movies

giuseppe scigliano

Was thinking the same 😅

Dru Blood

Love this theme, would say it’s my second fave out of all the Trek shows. Looking forward to your reactions particularly to the first 3 seasons. - a lot of people have this view that DS9 got good from s4 onwards but I love s2 and s3 and s1 has some outstanding eps. DS9 along with TNG is peak trek for me

Darren Seal

It's good but nothing beats Voyager's theme.

Phillip Grischa

*Paces back and forth* So close, yet so far...

Sequiro

The best written Trek show in my opinion. Can't wait for you guys to reach the Season 4 premiere. Its balls to the wall from that point on.

The_Dahar_Master

that a fair assessment. DS9 is by far my favorite series or Trek and I can't wait, i hope you guys love it!

William Roberts

I'm really excited to see you react to this show. :) I mean, I'm always excited to see your reactions, but DS9 is my favorite "old" trek. (Although, IMHO, it takes almost four seasons to really get going, there are still good episodes along the way.)

John

@jonathon we are doing strict release order so it will alternate but not always back and forth every episode. DS9 has its first 5 episodes before TNG resumes for example.

Josh (Target Audience)

Interesting! Definitely looking forward to your take on that series. 🤭

Spritzy

Ramps up a bit, although definitely not the same type of “drop” from the previous themes. I like that it’s different

Josh (Target Audience)

DS9 theme is by far my favourite of all trek. It's the only one I never skip past.

Jonathon Tsagris

I'm mainly curious whether they know about one of the cast members.

Shane Coombs

Preview discussion releasing later today (for paid members) we vaguely go into what we are aware of

Josh (Target Audience)

cant wait. Also the song does crescendo at 1:13 (of this video) when the horns come in, that sounds like the same kind of "ship taking off" part as other themes

William Roberts

Release order chief 🤙🏻

Josh (Target Audience)

They're doing original air date order, which means DS9 starts after TNG 6.11 and episodes will be alternating between the two IIRC

Jonathon Tsagris

I wonder, do y’all have any information about DS9 going into it? Based on your reaction here, it sounds like you’re going in completely cold, which makes me WAY more excited!

The Game Show Reviewer

You gonna start DS9 before TNG is over? 😯

Spritzy

An unexpected surprise. Interesting takes on what you think the visuals will be like. I like that the main melody starts with a single trumpet and then by the end of the theme, there are several layers when that melody comes back. And speaking of NIN, the bass is actually just synthesizer rocking a long drone note... so not too far off.

THE LORE!!!

Wait until the theme for Enterprise? (He said sarcastically)

Matt G Cowart

So close yet so far...

Paul

Love this theme.

Silk

Oh boy .., can of worms ripped open…, true Golden eta 90’s trek when we had 2 shows in FREE TO AIR TV at once 💕 lord take me back !!!!

Lozman73

Lmao

Josh (Target Audience)

The Adventure continues 🍾🍾

Angelo Carrubba

Probably my least favorite theme of classic Trek (yes, including FOTH), but still iconic.

Evan Guthrie

It begins… soon

Gregory

Whaaaaaa????

Column Meanie


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